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Some people pronounce SQL as "sequel", and some as "squeal" (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 year ago by cocobean@sh.itjust.works to c/programming@beehaw.org
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...But I've only ever heard SSL pronounced as its three letters. Why not like "Cecil"? Or "Sizzle"?

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[-] Modal 1 points 1 year ago

I'd be curious if "Squirrel" originated with the SQuirreL client. The only time I've heard someone call SQL "squirrel" was because they were using SQL interchangeably with the client.

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